K98 BYF 44 help

[Maustanker]

Hello, I impulse bought this mismatched Mauser for $600 as my first one and have no experience with these rifles.

I wanted to know what ya’ll know about it’s value, condition, and history.

What sort of performance can I expect from a rifle like this?

Any information at all is much appreciated!

 

[luftpirate]

Looks like a good buy for 600 likely worth closer to 1000 in today's maker. Has an early stock, possibly bolt matching itself. You won't know until you shoot it.. Buy some PPU and take it to the range and bench rest it.

 

[ww2collector1944]

For $600 I think you did just fine. Russian captures are going for more than that.

 

[Remfan]

Yep well in the ball park for $600 these days. Hope it makes for a good shooter.

 

[CanadianAR]

Agreed not a bad price. Nice walnut stock. And bolt may be a matched piece. Performance will based on bore, headspace, etc

 

[rimfire51]

I was looking at that one also. One photo it appears the muzzle may have been slightly counterbored. If it's done properly will not affect accuracy and, in some cases, could improve it.